BY NICK J. SALAMEH original post found at: http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-169/issue-5/features/tactical-changes-that-can-save-firefighters-lives.html
Much has been said and studied about fire behavior over the past few years. So why are some in the fire … [Read more...]

This on-line training details the results and analysis from the Full-Scale Residential Fire Experiments. The results from these experiments provide knowledge for better decision-making skills and enhance water application techniques to increase victim survivability during a fire … [Read more...]

The tremendous volume of information that has been provided to the fire service from recent fire dynamics research is enough to fill a textbook, while simultaneously requiring the revision of most of the textbooks already in print. And it keeps coming. Ongoing are projects that … [Read more...]

The first thing you notice in the firehouse kitchen at Engine Co. 45 is that you can’t see the walls.
They are hidden.
Every inch, floor to ceiling, totally covered by plaques.
Commendations for heroism, bravery, valor.
City, Hometown Pay Tribute To Fallen … [Read more...]

A Story of Impact:
Residential fire in New York where tactics recommended by a NIOSH fire fighter fatality investigation report were used. Photo courtesy of the Nesconset Fire Department.
Every time fire fighters enter a burning building they put themselves at risk of … [Read more...]

Courtesy of Statter911.com This pre-arrival video is shot and narrated by jerseyforlife who lives in the apartment adjacent to where the light smoke and some fire is visible on arrival from between the second and third floor balconies. The fire, around 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day, … [Read more...]

I made up a meme on Facebook recently on the need for ventilation to be "Controlled, Communicated, & Coordinated". I think we'd all agree that this is a good tactical practice to observe. The meme generated a lot of discussion about the practice of ventilation in general and … [Read more...]

Christopher Dean - This video is a compilation of various fires from the last couple years (mostly 2016 and 2017). A collection of fire attacks mostly less than 10 seconds each.
Three of the staff members on Muskegon Heights Fire Department have helmet cam (John Kriger, TJ … [Read more...]

Firehouse is proud to release the Firehouse Supplement “10 Considerations Related to Cardiovascular & Chemical Exposure Risks” in our digital platform Clarity. The Clarity edition of the supplement features bonus photos and videos to help illuminate this important research … [Read more...]

On December 28, 2015, a 28-year-old male career fire fighter died due to thermal injuries and smoke inhalation with severe pulmonary edema at a single-family residential structure fire.
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Fire Fighter Falls Through Floor and Dies at Residential Structure … [Read more...]

All,
The anniversary of the "Vandalia Avenue fire" and the subsequent loss of 3 Firefighters was yesterday, so we wanted to pass this on for info, passing and learning.
Billy G
Lt. Joseph Cavalieri – Age 42 – Ladder 170 – 15-year veteran
F/F James Bohan – Age … [Read more...]

There is an abundance of fire service professionals who use the term aggressive to describe themselves, their crew, or their department. This is typically meant as a reference to interior tactics supported by vertical ventilation when operating at structure fires. The word … [Read more...]

UL FSRI is pleased to release the scientific report for Part III of the 2013 DHS FEMA Grant, Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Occupant Survival: Full Scale Experiments.
“For the first time we’ve specifically implemented and measured conditions … [Read more...]

UL FSRI is pleased to release the scientific report and on-line training program from Part II of the 2013 DHS FEMA Grant, Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Occupant Survival: Air Entrainment.
This report and associated online training detail the … [Read more...]

UL FSRI is pleased to release the scientific report and on-line training program from Part I of the 2013 DHS FEMA Grant, Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Occupant Survival: Water Mapping.
This report and associated online training detail the … [Read more...]

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On March 4, middle school students from a local Maryland middle school will have the opportunity to take part in the USA Science & Engineering Festival #NiftyFifty presentation by UL FSRI's "Fire Scientist" Dr. Dan Madrzykowski! They will learn about fire dynamics, fire research and fire safety through UL Xplorlabs and #CloseBeforeYouDoze.

The Nifty Fifty, a program of Science Spark, are a group of noted science and engineering professionals who fan out across the country to speak about their work and careers at various middle and high schools. Featuring some of the most inspiring role models in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, this signature program of the USA Science and Engineering Festival presents your students with the latest in green technology, engineering, human health and medicine, astronomy and space exploration, nanotechnology, computer science, and more. The Nifty Fifty program featured over 100 STEM role models and reached over 22,000 students during 2016-2018. ... See MoreSee Less

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#ThrowbackThursday to one of our previous studies, "Improving Fire Safety by Understanding the Fire Performance of Engineered Floor Systems."

Check out the research and online training available to dive deeper into this week's #TacticalTuesday episode that discussed the importance of initiating the firefight on the same level as the fire. ... See MoreSee Less

For today's #TacticalTuesday, check out this video featuring UL FSRI Advisory Board Member, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel as he discusses the importance of initiating the firefight on the same level as the fire.

The quickest way to improve conditions on the fireground is to put the fire out. This is particularly important during basement fires when firefighters can be at increased risk for a floor collapse or become caught in the exhaust portion of a flow path if they are attacking from the floor above the fire.

Many factors can play into the initial decision of where to place the first attack line, but when possible, it is best to get water directly on the fire where it is burning. This does not mean that the primary search is not a priority or that it cannot be conducted concurrently. It highlights the need to coordinate ventilation, extinguishment and search. Early fire suppression is integral to minimizing the hazard on the fireground.

Angela Bennett is the new UL FSRI Instructional Design Manager. She will support the UL FSRI team by managing course content development, instructional design and storyboard skills for online learning projects. She holds both a Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in Emergency Health Services and Instructional Systems Design from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Angela is a 28-year veteran of the fire and emergency services with most of her service in Western Maryland. Before joining UL FSRI, Angela spent over twenty-years on the Faculty at the University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) where she most recently managed the Institute Development Section, which is responsible for the design and development of all MFRI programs. ... See MoreSee Less

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